You can use a web screening tool to document patient screening information. The tool opens in a separate web browser window.
- Open the NTS Screening Tool template.
- In the Screening Tools Available list, select a screening tool that has a W indicator in the first column.
Note: An asterisk (*) denotes a screening tool that has already been used in the current encounter.
On the NTS Screening Tool template, the Screening Instrument field and the *Performed Date field automatically display the screening tool name and the encounter date. The screening tool website opens. Depending on your browser and security settings, you may see alert messages.
- Complete entries for the patient.
- Calculate the patient’s score.
- Close the screening tool window.
- In the NTS Screening Tool template, enter the score, severity and interpretation, and any comments.
- Select Add.
Note: The Add, Update, and Clear buttons are only for data input by using the Web button.
The Screening Tools Performed grid displays the screening tool results.
- Select Save & Close.
The NTS Screening Tool template closes. The new screening results save to the Screening grid in the Plan panel of the Single Visit template.
